scruple - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

Synonyms

• scruple

More generic

• principle

Noun

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

Synonyms

• misgiving
• qualm
• scruple

More generic

• anxiety

Noun

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

Synonyms

• scruple

More generic

• apothecaries' unit
• apothecaries' weight

Related

• grain

Related

• drachm
• drachma
• dram

Verb

have doubts about

Synonyms

• scruple

More generic

• question
• wonder

Verb

raise scruples

Synonyms

• scruple

More generic

• fret
• fuss
• niggle

Verb

hesitate on moral grounds

Synonyms

• scruple

More generic

• hesitate
• pause

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